Tasting Notes for jmmcdonne

Red

2006 Red Cap Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

8/12/2012 - jmmcdonne wrote:

91 points

can really tell its a Howell Mt.

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Red

2007 Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet Sauvignon La Cime Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

8/12/2012 - jmmcdonne wrote:

88 points

a little tannic - needs to sit in the cellar another year or two, but will be excellent later.

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Red

2008 Page Mill Winery Syrah Tazetta Vineyard Livermore Valley (view label images)

11/18/2011 - jmmcdonne Likes this wine:

89 points

Page Mill has conisistently good wines. The Syarh's are always very reliable, and this is no exception.

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Red

2007 Adrian Fog Pinot Noir Arissa Jane Sonoma Coast (view label images)

11/18/2011 - jmmcdonne Likes this wine:

90 points

Great value. Nice all around Pinot, well balanced.

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Red

2008 Mitchell Katz Syrah Clark's Corner Livermore Valley (view label images)

11/6/2011 - jmmcdonne wrote:

80 points

I love prior years of Clark's Corner Syrah, but this one left me uninspired. None of the fruit I've found so delightful in earlier years, and overall not much to recommend this vintage.

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White

2009 Uvaggio (L'Uvaggio di Giacomo) Vermentino Lodi (view label images)

11/4/2011 - jmmcdonne wrote:

80 points

For the price it's ok, but pretty undistinguished.

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Red

2009 Trader Moon Sangiovese Tuscan Moon California (view label images)

11/3/2011 - jmmcdonne wrote:

79 points

ok for the price, but really very non-descript.

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Red

2009 Tamás Estates Zinfandel Riserva Livermore Valley (view label images)

10/31/2011 - jmmcdonne Likes this wine:

89 points

Tamas really makes some delightful wines. Nothing very complex, just well rounded with a good balance of fruit. This Zin was really nice, and a great value.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2007 Heggies Vineyard Riesling Botrytis Eden Valley (view label images)

10/28/2011 - jmmcdonne Likes this wine:

91 points

Just the right amount of sweet. Well balanced, quite refreshing. Really enjoyed this!

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Red

2006 Gnaughty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

10/27/2011 - jmmcdonne wrote:

83 points

pleasant enough, not a lot of character but well rounded cab.

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Red

2006 Steven Kent Winery Vincere Livermore Valley Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

10/26/2011 - jmmcdonne Likes this wine:

85 points

pepper on the finish, very nice overall. Goes much better with food, I had it with a simple omelette dinner.

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Red

2009 Tamás Estates Prima Livermore Valley Red Blend (view label images)

10/24/2011 - jmmcdonne Likes this wine:

85 points

great every day wine, fruit forward, pepper finish - very nice and can stand on its own.

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Red

2003 Ridge Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

11/24/2007 - jmmcdonne wrote:

85 points

Not much character.

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Red - Fortified

1994 Niepoort Porto Broadbent Vintage Port Blend (view label images)

9/3/2007 - jmmcdonne wrote:

87 points

modestly good for the price, there are a lot better values out there.

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Red

2004 Mitchell Katz Syrah Livermore Valley (view label images)

4/21/2007 - jmmcdonne wrote:

92 points

Classically flavored Syrah - with a fruity sweet flavor (cherry & plum), combined with a nice offset. Getting close to a port - excellent after dinner.

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Red

2004 Mitchell Katz Zinfandel at Ruby Hill Livermore Valley (view label images)

12/22/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

89 points

Almost like a port. Very nice.

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Red

2002 Vino de Eyzaguirre Merlot Colchagua Valley (view label images)

11/5/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

70 points

Below average.

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Red

2004 Tenuta Vineyards Pinot Noir Livermore Valley (view label images)

11/5/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

79 points

Decent, might be better after a couple of years - a little young

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Red

2003 Murrieta's Well Zarzuela Livermore Valley Red Blend (view label images)

10/29/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

90 points

Medium bodied, cherry.

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Red

2001 Eckert Estate Barbera Lodi

10/21/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

84 points

Heavy, great with spaghetti or a marinara sauce.

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Red

2004 Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 16 Stags Leap District (view label images)

10/21/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

87 points

Age this one a few years

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Red

2004 Mitchell Katz Sangiovese Winemaker's Reserve Crackerbox Vineyard Central Coast (view label images)

9/25/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

90 points

Excellent Sangiovese - quite smooth.

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White

2005 Thomas Coyne Pinot Blanc Detjens Farms Livermore Valley (view label images)

9/17/2006 - jmmcdonne wrote:

87 points

Dry, slightly fruity. Excellent with salmon.

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